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Plum Pudding: Of Divers Ingredients, Discreetly Blended & Seasoned

Plum Pudding: Of Divers Ingredients, Discreetly Blended & Seasoned

Whimsical Essays, Wit, & Literary CharmBy Christopher Morley

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Plum Pudding: Of Divers Ingredients, Discreetly Blended & Seasoned

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In "Plum Pudding: Of Divers Ingredients, Discreetly Blended & Seasoned," Christopher Morley invites readers into a whimsical culinary adventure that deftly intertwines literary and gastronomical delights. This charming collection features essays, anecdotes, and poems that draw inspiration from the quaintness of American life during the early 20th century. Morley's prose is characterized by its conversational tone and playful language, blending humor with introspective musings that resonate with the reader's own experiences. The literary context of Morley's work reflects the burgeoning modernist era, capturing both the simplicity and complexity of everyday pleasures such as food, friendship, and the art of living well. Christopher Morley, a prolific author, journalist, and literary critic, was deeply influenced by his upbringing in Pennsylvania and his education at Haverford College. His diverse career spanned various fields, including literature, journalism, and even the bookselling industry. These experiences provided him with unique insights that he seamlessly wove into his writing, making him a voice for the common person during an age of rapid change and innovation. Morley'Äôs enthusiasm for life, coupled with a nostalgia for simpler times, is palpably infused within the pages of "Plum Pudding." "Plum Pudding" is highly recommended for those who relish the joys of food intertwined with thoughtful reflections on life. Morley's delightful blend of humor and introspection makes this book not only a treat for the palate but also for the mind and spirit. Readers seeking an engaging and lighthearted exploration of culinary delights and human experiences will find themselves enchanted by Morley'Äôs unique voice and perspective.

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Audiobook details

GenreHumor

Length5 hrs 19 mins

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FormateBook with Audio

Publish dateDec 10, 2019

LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1ADVENTURES AT LUNCH TIME

22MR CONRAD&#x27;S NEW PREFACE

2SECRET TRANSACTIONS OF THE THREE HOURS FOR LUNCH CLUB

23THE LITTLE HOUSE

3INITIATION

24TADPOLES

4CREED OF THE THREE HOURS FOR LUNCH CLUB

25MAGIC IN SALAMIS

5A PREFACE TO THE PROFESSION OF JOURNALISM

26CONSIDER THE COMMUTER

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6FULTON STREET, AND WALT WHITMAN

27THE PERMANENCE OF POETRY

7McSORLEY&#x27;S

28BOOKS OF THE SEA

8A PORTRAIT

29FALLACIOUS MEDITATIONS ON CRITICISM

9GOING TO PHILADELPHIA

30LETTING OUT THE FURNACE

10OUR TRICOLOUR TIE

31A CITY NOTE-BOOK

11THE CLUB OF ABANDONED HUSBANDS

32THOUGHTS IN THE SUBWAY

12WEST BROADWAY

33DEMPSEY vs. CARPENTIER

13THE RUDENESS OF POETS

34A LETTER TO A SEA CAPTAIN (To D.W.B.)

141100 WORDS

35A modern humorist with the tang of an Elizabethan

15SOME INNS

36CHRISTOPHER MORLEY

16THE CLUB IN HOBOKEN

37PLUM PUDDING

17THE CLUB AT ITS WORST

38THE HAUNTED BOOKSHOP: &quot;THIS SHOP IS HAUNTED!&quot;

18A SUBURBAN SENTIMENTALIST

39SHANDYGAFF

19GISSING

40PIPEFULS

20A DIALOGUE

41KATHLEEN—a story

21AT THE GASTHOF ZUM OCHSEN

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